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The Last Laugh

Tue 1 Sep 2026 to Sat 5 Sep 2026
Tue 1 Sep 2026
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Sat 5 Sep 2026

Three Legendary Comedians… One very unusual dressing room.

DYING EASY IS EASY, COMEDY IS HARD

The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse –in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny… really funny!

“Lovingly written and directed” (Sunday Times) by the award-winning Paul Hendy, The Last Laugh stars Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle as Eric Morecambe, alongside Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper and Simon Cartwright as Bob Monkhouse, both returning to reprise their roles. The cast is completed by Richard Hodder who is the Walking Cover for all three roles.

Warm, funny, nostalgic and poignant, The Last Laugh is ‘pure gold’ and ‘pitch-perfect’ (Mail on Sunday) and will have you laughing and crying in equal measure.  If you’re a fan of comedy, this “irresistible, blissful blast of nostalgia and belly laughs” (Sunday Express) is not to be missed.

Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.

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Age Guidance: 14+

Under 14s must be accompanied by and adult aged 18+

Running time: Act 1: 1 hour 20 minutes, 20 minute interval, Act 2: 30 minutes. Total: 2 hours 10 minutes. Doors open 1 hour before each performance

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All tickets £35 for Tuesday 7.30pm performance (excluding Balcony) and save £4.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Wednesday -Thursday 7.30pm & Thursday 2pm performances.

Under 26s
Save £4.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tuesday to Thursday 7.30pm & Thursday 2pm performances. To purchase these tickets you must be 26 or under at the time of booking. You may be asked to show your ID on doors to confirm your age.

Groups 10+
Save £4.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tuesday to Thursday 7.30pm & Thursday 2pm performances on bookings of ten or more tickets with 1 free ticket for every 20 seats booked. Please email our Group Sales team group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

No concessions in the Balcony or for Friday 7.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances.

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A man in a comedic outfit, wearing a fez and undershirt, sits onstage with an exaggerated expression. The room is cluttered and lively, featuring a vintage vanity with lights, posters, and props. The atmosphere is theatrical and whimsical, evoking humor and nostalgia. Zoom in Three actors perform in a lively theater scene. One sits wearing a fez, another stands mid-laugh with glasses, and the third smiles in pastel clothing. The room is adorned with posters and framed photos. The setting is warmly lit, creating a comedic and vibrant atmosphere. Zoom in A man in a tuxedo sits holding a book backstage, beside a makeup mirror with warm, round lights. The scene conveys anticipation and focus. Zoom in Three men in tuxedos sit on stage, laughing and holding drinks. A guitar rests on chairs nearby. The backdrop features framed black-and-white portraits. Zoom in A man in a comedic outfit, wearing a fez and undershirt, sits onstage with an exaggerated expression. The room is cluttered and lively, featuring a vintage vanity with lights, posters, and props. The atmosphere is theatrical and whimsical, evoking humor and nostalgia. Zoom in Three actors perform in a lively theater scene. One sits wearing a fez, another stands mid-laugh with glasses, and the third smiles in pastel clothing. The room is adorned with posters and framed photos. The setting is warmly lit, creating a comedic and vibrant atmosphere. Zoom in A man in a tuxedo sits holding a book backstage, beside a makeup mirror with warm, round lights. The scene conveys anticipation and focus. Zoom in Three men in tuxedos sit on stage, laughing and holding drinks. A guitar rests on chairs nearby. The backdrop features framed black-and-white portraits. Zoom in
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‘Genius!’
★★★★★
Metro
‘Joyous!’
★★★★★
Broadway World
‘Comedy heaven! Immaculate…Gags galore!’
★★★★
Daily Mail
‘Irresistible!’
★★★★
Sunday Mirror
‘Genius!’
★★★★★
Metro
‘Joyous!’
★★★★★
Broadway World
‘Comedy heaven! Immaculate…Gags galore!’
★★★★
Daily Mail
‘Irresistible!’
★★★★
Sunday Mirror

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